Eric Wareheimâs 65-Steakhouse Tour: Gin, Garlic Bread & Identity Crisis
Eric Wareheim, the multihyphenate sensation who somehow maneuvers from surreal comedy to steakhouse sacred ground, visited 65 steakhouses during wild pandemic times to write 'Steak House,' co-authored with Gabe Ulla. His journey began with Beef 'N Bottle in Charlotte, a place he likened to a hugâand yes, servers named Jerome promising martini heaven. Eric is the patron saint of the classic rib-eye, medium rare with optional extra char, because subtlety is overrated! He hates fresh innovation in steakhousesâmenu consistency is his love language. He also revealed his shrimp cocktail trauma from overindulgence, favors loaded baked potatoes and creamed corn like a creamed-corn superhero, and uncovers Tampa's Bern's as America's secret wine vault breaker. His book painfully culled 200 pages, pondering the Vietnamese American steakhouse and how leather booths beat bling-free hipsters every time.
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Eric Wareheim crashed 65 steakhouses, declared martinis sacred, and confirmed shrimp cocktails can be a major food trauma. If steak was therapy, heâs the worldâs most devoted patient. Warning: side effects may include garlic bread obsession and creamed corn revelations.
Steakhouses are Americaâs version of comfort food church and Eric Wareheimâs spirit animal drinks gin martinis with one olive, no vermouth, and zero judgment for skipping shrimp cocktails.
65 steakhouses later and Eric Wareheim still says no to fresh ideas. Thatâs like a vegan going on a meat-only joyride and loving the same recipe since 1953.
Source: Eater | Published: 10/15/2025 | Author: Bettina Makalintal
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